Under the joint supervision of the teachers present, the seal of the examination paper was torn open.
There are regulations. The seal can only be broken after the gate of Gongyuan is locked. Before that, the test paper must be sealed.
The hair is curly.
Qi Yu took the test paper from the shed window and carefully placed it on the table.
The examination paper and answer sheet for the rural examination are separate, and then there is the scratch paper.
According to regulations, examination papers cannot be erased and must be collected together after the examination. Only the answer sheets can be used for writing.
Read the papers first.
Oh, the first question is about the meaning of the scriptures. As for the dictation questions such as interception and interpretation of the scriptures, there is no question at all.
As Meng Lanshan said, starting from the provincial examination, the stage of recitation has passed, and the test is more about understanding.
Let’s look at the title first: Enlightenment of the Eight Items.
The eight items are: investigating things, developing knowledge, sincerity, upright mind, self-cultivation, managing the family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world.
This classic comes from "The Great Learning" and is no stranger to it. Every scholar can recite it.
So, what does this question mean?
To put it more simply, it means you can write a review after reading it.
This kind of question seems easy, but in fact it is difficult to write.
The reason is very simple. The more classic and famous sentences are, the more difficult it is to write a high-level essay. It is really difficult to make the examiners shine!
Fortunately, there were notes on the eight items in "Dengke Collection", and there were also several sample essays that could be used as a reference. Qi Yu directly chose to borrow them, and then slightly modified them for his own use.
Perfect!
Haha, even if it doesn't get high ratings, it won't be too bad.
Judging by my feeling, I should be able to pass this question without much problem.
Then look at the next question, which is: imperial edict form.
In terms of categories, these three categories are stylistic forms, and they are also official articles suitable for various occasions.
Take the "Edict" for example. If you become successful in the future and are lucky enough to become a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, then you will have the opportunity to write an edict for the emperor. How can you do it if you don't know how to write an edict?
As for the imperial edict and the imperial edict, they are also stylistic forms and are used for commendation and congratulation respectively.
What is the imperial examination for?
Isn’t it just to be an official?
Since you are an official, how can you do it if you don't know how to write official documents?
The imperial edict is the most basic writing skill. You must not only know it, but also be very proficient in it.
This kind of question is not difficult, it just pays more attention to the format.
As for technique, it is also mentioned in "Dengke Collection" that it is to use gorgeous rhetoric as much as possible. Only in this way can it be possible to get high praise.
To put it bluntly, it’s just dragging the text.
It's a skill to drag out articles, but if it goes too far, it's hard to say.
For example, when I was taking the first subject, there was such a weird candidate. The person's writing skills were limited and he couldn't write good essays. He came up with a very unusual way, using uncommon words to pile up a "table"
Book.
Afterwards, all the examiners stared at each other for a long time, but they didn't recognize half of the characters. As a last resort, they had to take out "Shuowen Jiezi" and compared them one by one, and finally understood the basics.
I mean, it turned out that it was a piece of bullshit.
So, he failed.
In addition, because he wasted the teacher's time by playing tricks, he was blacklisted and was not allowed to take the exam again in the future!
Back to business.
The remaining questions are still mainly about understanding, which is the so-called emphasizing the meaning of classics and underestimating poetry.
It is not difficult to see that compared with the previous exams, the test questions have been significantly improved in standard, and are getting closer and closer to the practical ones when working as an official.
During the past three days, Qi Yu didn't know how he survived. He was exhausted, especially on that small and shabby bed. He couldn't even stretch his legs when lying on it, and he felt very suffocated.
There was also the dilapidated examination booth, which was not very effective in blocking the wind. It was freezing cold all night, and there was no warmth at all in my body.
But fortunately, this performance was normal, or rather good.
…
The exam is over!
After the exam, all the candidates were wilted. They all dragged their heavy legs back to their residences. They didn't even take a shower and just lay down on the bed and went to sleep.
I am really too tired.
Fortunately, there is such a day of rest. If there are three consecutive exams, it will last for nine days. Who can survive?
Qi Yu woke up just after sleeping until noon.
Now is not the time to sleep soundly, there are still important things to do!
The second test is tomorrow, and the subsequent food has not been replenished yet!
hurry up!
Qi Yu climbed out of bed, woke up Qi Jing, and then went to the market to buy food together.
Of course, I should also take the opportunity to eat and drink a lot to replenish my body. It has been three days since I tasted oil.
Eat with an open belly.
Qi Jing called for three fat chickens. He ate two and Qi Yu ate one.
As soon as the store brought it to the table, the two of them twitched their index fingers. Not being polite like scholars, they just opened their mouths and started to bite.
While eating chicken, the two also talked about their respective exam status.
Compared with Qi Yu's confidence, Qi Jing's attitude seemed a bit weak.
Haha, when has this guy not been like this?
I always say that my performance is average, but I end up on the list every time, and I am used to it.
After they had eaten and drank enough, they returned to their residence, washed up, and took a nap.
Now is not the time to stay up late and study hard. Recharging your energy is the right answer.
The next day after the third watch, the scholars said goodbye to Duke Zhou in their dreams, and all crawled out of bed tired.
After washing, I rinsed my body with cold water and cheered up.
Then they each checked their own test baskets and floating tickets. After they were all correct, they set off.
When I arrived at Gongyuan, it was the same old routine again, checking the test papers, body searches, and then entering the corresponding examination booth again.
Alas!
No one dumped the excrement in the bucket, and it fermented...
Qi Yu touched his nose and comforted himself: I don't have the sense of smell, I don't know how bad it smells, and besides, it's my own...
Bang!
The gate of Gongyuan was closed, leaving a dull echo.
The second round of the provincial examination begins!
The hair is curly.
Read the papers first.
The first is Shiwen, whose title is "taking the world as one's own responsibility".
This test question is easy to understand, and the central idea is also very clear, which is to express the feelings of the family and the country, and to think about the world's major events with the heart of a small citizen.
There is a summary and guidance on this type of topic in "The Collection of Dengke". The technique is to use more words of praise and a more exclamatory tone. In the end, you must use ancient metaphors to praise virtues and make this flattering poem smooth.
Poetry has always been my weakness. For a topic like this, I don’t need to get high praise, as long as it doesn’t hold me back.
What follows are a few arithmetic questions about "overs and unders". These equations are a piece of cake for Qi Yu, a science guy in his previous life!
…
Unexpectedly, the weather suddenly changed on the second night!
The biting northwest wind blew in violently, making the holes around the examination shed whine. It was very harsh in the quiet night, just like a chat room.
The examination booth where Qi Yu was located was located at the very edge of the entire examination room. It was not only facing the wind, but also had serious air leakage.
so cold!
Qi Yu huddled on the shabby bed, shivering with cold, feeling like the blood in his body was about to solidify.
I spent the whole night like this.
Early the next morning, the sound of shouting from next door woke up Qi Yu, who was still sleeping.
Oh, it's dawn!
As soon as I got out of bed, I suddenly felt dizzy and almost fell down.
Qi Yu touched his forehead. He seemed to have a fever, and his nose flowed out involuntarily.
broken!
Getting sick at this juncture is really a big trouble!
There is no medical treatment or medicine around, what should I do?
Give up the exam?
Absolutely not!
We have come to this point, and we have to push through it no matter how hard we try. Even if we fall down from exhaustion, we still have to collapse in the examination room!
From the beginning of the exam to now, my answers have been pretty good. As long as there are no accidents in the next one, I have a better chance of passing. If I miss this good opportunity, it will be difficult to meet again in the future.
You know, famous names such as Tang Bohu, Liu Yong, Gong Zizhen, Pu Songling, and Jin Shengtan all failed in the imperial examination.
These great scholars lack some luck.
Sometimes, in addition to what you have learned, the quality of your fortune is equally important. Once you miss it, it may be a hundred years before you look back.
Winning the exam is a qualitative leap, so you can’t leave any regrets and never give up until the last moment.
With this belief as support, Qi Yu cheered up.
I remember in later generations, doctors often told me to drink more water and sweat more when I had a cold. Currently, there is no medicine, so I can only drink more water.
Fortunately, all the test questions have been analyzed and the drafts have been prepared. Today only copying is left.
Even so, you have to be careful, as a shake of your hand can turn it into a dirty roll.
The cold wind is blowing hard and the mucus is flowing from the nose. Qi Yu is indeed very romantic now.
Boom!
A gong sounded.
The second exam is finally over.
When he walked out of the examination room, Qi Yu felt that his whole body was light and he was sweating on his forehead.
Qi Jing saw that his face was pale, and he already understood something in his heart.
"Shaocheng, are you sick?"
"Well, it seems that I caught the wind and cold. Alas, there is another one tomorrow, I..."
"Well……"
Qi Jing was stunned when he heard this and did not dare to answer any more words.
You can say any words of comfort, but you can't say anything that involves your future, nor can you give advice.
"Let's talk about tomorrow's matters tomorrow. Take good care of your illness today and don't think too much about it."
After saying that, Qi Jing put Qi Yu on his back easily, and then walked towards the medical center.
When I arrived at the hospital, I discovered that there were quite a few people suffering from cold.
influenza?
Maybe!
Qi Yu was a latecomer, so he was supposed to queue up, but he ended up being the first to see a doctor.
At this time, some people are unhappy. How can you jump in line?
Qi Jing explained calmly: "We are the last one, but we paid extra, so we are in the front."
Everyone was suddenly enlightened and followed suit one after another.
After diagnosis, Qi Yu was just infected with wind and cold and had no serious illness. According to the doctor, he could be cured after taking medicine for three days.
But, what about the exam tomorrow? Where did the three days come from?
Then take one pill first, increase the dose, and push it hard!
Encouraged by Yinzi, the doctor was very virtuous and quickly asked the medicine boy to boil the medicine.
After Qi Yu drank it, Qi Jing helped him back to the club.